By now you’ve probably heard about the upcoming end of support for Windows Server 2003 – but has your IT company in Toronto really talked to you about what that means?

When support ends, there will be a lot of changes that come along with it… many of which will mean trouble for your business if you haven’t upgraded.

Any great IT company knows that working on an outdated and unsupported server will be bad for business, so they should be helping you work on an upgrade strategy by now. If you haven’t been talked to, here’s what you need to know.

We’re Here to Help

• You’re not alone in this! Figuring out a tactic for the changeover can be complicated, but it’s not all up to you. Your IT team should be there to help you every step of the way – creating an upgrade strategy will be dependent on your unique IT environment, so you need a knowledgeable and reliable technology team to help with the switch.
• Microsoft is set to end support for Sever 2003 as of July 14, 2015. There are a lot of things to account for when it’s time to upgrade, and it needs to be handled with care because the process involves moving your existing workload.

Don’t Leave Your Business at Risk

• Compliance is a huge part of running a successful business – if you’re not keeping up with industry standards, your whole system will be at risk. Failing to work on the proper server will mean you’re no longer meeting compliance for your industry, leaving you susceptible to financial penalties and lost trust with clients or customers.
• The safety of your system is reliant on bug fixes and security patches that are rolled out with new upgrades – so once support for Server 2003 ends, you’ll be leaving your business exposed and at risk without the latest fixes.
• On top of that, are you really comfortable forcing your business to work with outdated technology and solutions? Your IT team is doing you a major disservice if they let you believe that’s a good idea – your business won’t be able to leverage any new hardware or software upgrades that are released after end of support.

There’s no time left to waste. If your IT team in {city} isn’t talking to you right now about the need for a server upgrade, it’s time to get in touch with {company} at {email} or by phone at {phone}. We’ll help you craft a strategic plan to ensure your business gets the upgrade safely and on time.